1978 Toronto Blue Jays (est. 1977) - Page 11

rpriske · 03-11-2013, 06:07 AM

July 23rd, 1978

Oakland finally stops the Blue Jays as two Dale Ryan errors led to 7 unearned runs and an 8-4 victory for the A's.

WP - Wilbur Wood (9-12)
LP - Mark Foster (4-12)

Record - 44-55

rpriske · 03-11-2013, 09:33 PM

July 24th, 1978

With Toronto down by 3 runs to Seattle in the 7th, Rich Dauer hit a grand slam, only his second homer of the season, to put the Jays ahead for good. ALl told he went 3 for 5 with 5 RBI in the 6-5 win.

WP - Mike Barlow (4-0)
Save - Dennis DeBarr (5)
LP - Rick Honeycutt (8-10)

rpriske · 03-11-2013, 09:35 PM

Toronto is at #21 in the weekly power rankings.

Players of the week: Rob Wilfong, Twins & Bobby Murcer, Cubs

rpriske · 03-12-2013, 06:09 AM

July 25th, 1978

Dave Lemaczyk had to leave the game after only one batter. The Blue Jays tried to piece together a game, but fell to the Mariners 6-2. Mike Ivie also left the game with an injury.

It is expected they will both go on the DL.

WP - Byron McLaughlin (6-7)
LP - Juan Castaneda (0-3)

Record - 45-56

rpriske · 03-12-2013, 06:12 AM

Dave Lemanczyk & Mike Ivie placed on the 15-day DL.

Jeff Byrd activated from the 60-day DL and placed on ML roster.

Al Woods called up from AAA.

Sergio Hernandez designated for assignment.

rpriske · 03-13-2013, 06:09 AM

July 26th, 1978

Pete Vuckovich pitched a 4-hit shut out in an incredibly tight 1-0 win over Minnesota. A solo blast by Oscar Gamble accounted for all the scoring in the game. Vuckovich struck on 6 Twins in the complete game win.

WP - Pete Vuckovich (8-5)
LP - Dave Goltz (12-9)

Record - 46-56

rpriske · 03-13-2013, 08:45 AM

Pete Vuckovich has an ERA of 1.84

He should be mentioned in any Cy Young discussions... but he will never win because he doesn't get enough wins since he is on a last place team.

Oh, that and the existence of Ron Guidry.

He will have to remain happy with his All-Star selection.

rpriske · 03-14-2013, 12:01 AM

Three new minor league signings: Bob Cleary, Domingo Cisneros, Fred Haynes

rpriske · 03-14-2013, 12:27 AM

July 27th, 1978

The Jays lost a close one, falling 3-2 to the Twins. The game may also have cost them Matt Robinson for an extended period of time. The team awaits diagnosis.

WP - Geoff Zahn (8-11)
Save - Tom Burgmeier (17)
LP - Mike Parrott (3-9)

Record - 46-57

rpriske · 03-14-2013, 12:29 AM

Reports say that Dave Lemanczyk is not recovering well from his injury.

More minor league signings:

Kelsey Hatch
Alberto Alcintara
Jimmy Hayden
Ryan Hawk
Glen Williams

rpriske · 03-14-2013, 12:36 AM

Matt Robinson was placed on the 15-day DL.
Anastasio Palmeiro was called up.

rpriske · 03-14-2013, 09:28 AM

July 28th, 1978

A couple of long balls did the trick as the Blue Jays topped the Brewers 6-4. Carlos Hernandez went 2 for 4 with a 3-run shot while Al Woods also went deep.

WP - Mark Foster (5-12)
Save - Mike Barlow (1)
LP - Moose Haas (9-9)

Record - 47-57

rpriske · 03-14-2013, 09:31 AM

What happens when you are impatient and put a 'diagnosis pending' guy on the DL? His diagnosis is for 5 days. Sigh.

Minor league contracts signed:

Jody Wilkins
Bernardo Valdes
Fernando Burgos
Dave Walker
Douglas van Sandvliet

rpriske · 03-15-2013, 07:21 AM

July 29th, 1978

A tight game turned into a blow out with the addition of a 3 run homer in the top of the 9th, driving Milwaukee to a 7-3 win over the Blue Jays.

WP - Lary Sorensen (9-7)
LP - Eric Hathaway (4-5)

Record - 47-58

rpriske · 03-17-2013, 09:49 AM

A couple of trades before the deadline...

To METS: Don Werner

To BLUE JAYS: Rick Baldwin

and

To TIGERS: Gary Woods

To BLUE JAYS: Phil Mankowski

Mankowski assigned to Toronto

Jim Clancy activated from the 60-day DL

Clancy, Baldwin and Al Woods assigned to AAA

Fergie Jenkins transferred to the 60-day DL.

rpriske · 03-17-2013, 10:42 AM

July 30th, 1978

A great return to the Jays for Jeff Byrd! After spending the better part of a year on the disabled list, he returned to propel Toronto to an 8-1 win over Milwaukee while giving up 5 hits and walking 4.

Phil Mankowski's debut netted him a 2 for 5 day, matched by Oscar Gamble who included a homerun!

WP - Jeff Byrd (1-0)
LP - Jerry Augustine (8-11)

Record - 48-58

rpriske · 03-17-2013, 10:45 AM

Weekly power rankings... the Jays moved up to #19!

Players of the week: Ron LeFlore, Tigers & Greg Luzinski, Phillies

rpriske · 03-17-2013, 11:28 PM

July 31st, 1978

When a last place team faces a first place team, it often doesn't go well for the last place team. The Tigers roughed up Pete Vuckovich and beat the Jays 10-4.

WP - Dave Rozema (14-6)
LP - Pete Vuckovich (8-6)

Record - 48-59

rpriske · 03-17-2013, 11:38 PM

Juan Castaneda was designated for assignment.

Rick Baldwin was called up to the majors.

rpriske · 03-18-2013, 06:08 AM

August 1st, 1978

It seemed like Toronto was going to get one back from Detroit but in the 9th inning, with Ed Whitson in to save a tired Dennis DeBarr, a 2-run lead turned into a 1 run deficit, a blown save and a 6-5 loss.

WP - Vern Ruhle (8-0)
Save - Buddy Schultz (24)
LP - Ed Whitson (4-2)

Record - 48-60

03-11-2013, 06:07 AM	#201
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	July 23rd, 1978 Oakland finally stops the Blue Jays as two Dale Ryan errors led to 7 unearned runs and an 8-4 victory for the A's. WP - Wilbur Wood (9-12) LP - Mark Foster (4-12) Record - 44-55 Last edited by rpriske; 03-11-2013 at 08:54 AM.

03-11-2013, 09:33 PM	#202
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	July 24th, 1978 With Toronto down by 3 runs to Seattle in the 7th, Rich Dauer hit a grand slam, only his second homer of the season, to put the Jays ahead for good. ALl told he went 3 for 5 with 5 RBI in the 6-5 win. WP - Mike Barlow (4-0) Save - Dennis DeBarr (5) LP - Rick Honeycutt (8-10)

03-11-2013, 09:35 PM	#203
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	Toronto is at #21 in the weekly power rankings. Players of the week: Rob Wilfong, Twins & Bobby Murcer, Cubs

03-12-2013, 06:09 AM	#204
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	July 25th, 1978 Dave Lemaczyk had to leave the game after only one batter. The Blue Jays tried to piece together a game, but fell to the Mariners 6-2. Mike Ivie also left the game with an injury. It is expected they will both go on the DL. WP - Byron McLaughlin (6-7) LP - Juan Castaneda (0-3) Record - 45-56

03-12-2013, 06:12 AM	#205
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	Dave Lemanczyk & Mike Ivie placed on the 15-day DL. Jeff Byrd activated from the 60-day DL and placed on ML roster. Al Woods called up from AAA. Sergio Hernandez designated for assignment.

03-13-2013, 06:09 AM	#206
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	July 26th, 1978 Pete Vuckovich pitched a 4-hit shut out in an incredibly tight 1-0 win over Minnesota. A solo blast by Oscar Gamble accounted for all the scoring in the game. Vuckovich struck on 6 Twins in the complete game win. WP - Pete Vuckovich (8-5) LP - Dave Goltz (12-9) Record - 46-56

03-13-2013, 08:45 AM	#207
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	Pete Vuckovich has an ERA of 1.84 He should be mentioned in any Cy Young discussions... but he will never win because he doesn't get enough wins since he is on a last place team. Oh, that and the existence of Ron Guidry. He will have to remain happy with his All-Star selection.

03-14-2013, 12:01 AM	#208
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	Three new minor league signings: Bob Cleary, Domingo Cisneros, Fred Haynes

03-14-2013, 12:27 AM	#209
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	July 27th, 1978 The Jays lost a close one, falling 3-2 to the Twins. The game may also have cost them Matt Robinson for an extended period of time. The team awaits diagnosis. WP - Geoff Zahn (8-11) Save - Tom Burgmeier (17) LP - Mike Parrott (3-9) Record - 46-57

03-14-2013, 12:29 AM	#210
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	Reports say that Dave Lemanczyk is not recovering well from his injury. More minor league signings: Kelsey Hatch Alberto Alcintara Jimmy Hayden Ryan Hawk Glen Williams

03-14-2013, 12:36 AM	#211
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	Matt Robinson was placed on the 15-day DL. Anastasio Palmeiro was called up.

03-14-2013, 09:28 AM	#212
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	July 28th, 1978 A couple of long balls did the trick as the Blue Jays topped the Brewers 6-4. Carlos Hernandez went 2 for 4 with a 3-run shot while Al Woods also went deep. WP - Mark Foster (5-12) Save - Mike Barlow (1) LP - Moose Haas (9-9) Record - 47-57

03-14-2013, 09:31 AM	#213
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	What happens when you are impatient and put a 'diagnosis pending' guy on the DL? His diagnosis is for 5 days. Sigh. Minor league contracts signed: Jody Wilkins Bernardo Valdes Fernando Burgos Dave Walker Douglas van Sandvliet

03-15-2013, 07:21 AM	#214
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	July 29th, 1978 A tight game turned into a blow out with the addition of a 3 run homer in the top of the 9th, driving Milwaukee to a 7-3 win over the Blue Jays. WP - Lary Sorensen (9-7) LP - Eric Hathaway (4-5) Record - 47-58

03-17-2013, 09:49 AM	#215
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	A couple of trades before the deadline... To METS: Don Werner To BLUE JAYS: Rick Baldwin and To TIGERS: Gary Woods To BLUE JAYS: Phil Mankowski Mankowski assigned to Toronto Jim Clancy activated from the 60-day DL Clancy, Baldwin and Al Woods assigned to AAA Fergie Jenkins transferred to the 60-day DL.

03-17-2013, 10:42 AM	#216
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	July 30th, 1978 A great return to the Jays for Jeff Byrd! After spending the better part of a year on the disabled list, he returned to propel Toronto to an 8-1 win over Milwaukee while giving up 5 hits and walking 4. Phil Mankowski's debut netted him a 2 for 5 day, matched by Oscar Gamble who included a homerun! WP - Jeff Byrd (1-0) LP - Jerry Augustine (8-11) Record - 48-58

03-17-2013, 10:45 AM	#217
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	Weekly power rankings... the Jays moved up to #19! Players of the week: Ron LeFlore, Tigers & Greg Luzinski, Phillies

03-17-2013, 11:28 PM	#218
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	July 31st, 1978 When a last place team faces a first place team, it often doesn't go well for the last place team. The Tigers roughed up Pete Vuckovich and beat the Jays 10-4. WP - Dave Rozema (14-6) LP - Pete Vuckovich (8-6) Record - 48-59

03-17-2013, 11:38 PM	#219
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	Juan Castaneda was designated for assignment. Rick Baldwin was called up to the majors.

03-18-2013, 06:08 AM	#220
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	August 1st, 1978 It seemed like Toronto was going to get one back from Detroit but in the 9th inning, with Ed Whitson in to save a tired Dennis DeBarr, a 2-run lead turned into a 1 run deficit, a blown save and a 6-5 loss. WP - Vern Ruhle (8-0) Save - Buddy Schultz (24) LP - Ed Whitson (4-2) Record - 48-60